About Residency ExplorerTM
Residency Explorer helps medical students and applicants to U.S. residency programs research programs in their specialty of interest and explore program characteristics based on previously matched applicants in those programs.
Residency Explorer is the only resource with original, source-verified data from the reputable organizations involved in the transition to residency.
Residency Explorer delivers insights and information based on:
- Residency applicant data and interview data from AAMC (ERAS)
- Matched applicant data from NRMP
- USMLE data from the USMLE Program
- COMLEX-USA data from the NBOME
- Residency program directory information from ACGME
- Program characteristics from the National GME Census Survey, jointly administered by the AAMC and AMA, to which 95% of residency programs self-report information about their programs.
Purpose
The purpose of Residency Explorer is to help medical students and applicants research U.S. residency programs in their specialty of interest.
Disclaimer
Residency Explorer does not tell you where to apply or predict where you may match to a residency program. It is intended to help you explore and research programs and develop a list of programs for further investigation. We encourage you to consult with a trusted advisor or mentor in the residency application process.
Residency Explorer uses the most recent data available from the reputable organizations involved in the transition to residency. We encourage you to also seek out program information directly from the program’s website.
Feedback
We are always seeking your input and feedback on future iterations of Residency Explorer. Please share your thoughts about the features and data you see – or don’t see – in the tool. Share your feedback in the feedback section in the header of the site.
